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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 29.84 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 29.84 and 19.26 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 29.84 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/29.84 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 29.84 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.57/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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